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EAC NETWORK RECEIVES A $20,000 GRANT FROM BANK OF AMERICA TO SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT READINESS INITIATIVE

EAC Network received a generous $20,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support the agency’s Employment Readiness Initiative program. Last year EAC Network’s ERI program helped hundreds of Long Islanders find suitable employment through a wide range of vocational and supportive services.

The Employment Readiness Initiative (ERI) provides vocational and supportive services to homeless individuals and families of Nassau County free of charge. Program staff works in collaboration with homeless shelters in Nassau County to provide work readiness skills, employment referrals and case management services. “As a job readiness program we have a clear understanding of the tremendous barriers to employment the homeless population is facing”, said Shereen Goodson, Program Director for Employment Readiness Initiative. Individuals are provided with a comprehensive vocational assessment which assists the individual in identifying their barriers to employment and provide a plan for employment.

 

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About EAC Network
EAC Network provides a broad array of educational, vocational, counseling, and criminal justice services. The organization’s 70 programs protect children, create opportunities for seniors, promote healthy families and communities, empower people through employment and education, and provide alternatives for people with substance abuse and mental health needs. For more information about EAC Network, please call (516) 539-0150 or visit www.eacinc.org.

Bank of America Corporate Social Responsibility

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Bank of America’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a strategic part of doing business globally. Our CSR efforts guide how we operate in a socially, economically, financially and environmentally responsible way around the world, to deliver for shareholders, customers, clients and employees. Our goal is to help create economically vibrant regions and communities through lending, investing and giving. By partnering with our stakeholders, we create value that empowers individuals and communities to thrive and contributes to the long-term success of our business. We have several core areas of focus for our CSR, including responsible business practices; environmental sustainability; strengthening local communities with a focus on housing, hunger and jobs; investing in global leadership development; and engaging through arts and culture. As part of these efforts, employee volunteers across the company contribute their time, passion and expertise to address issues in communities where they live and work. Learn more at www.bankofamerica.com/about and follow us on Twitter at @BofA_Community.

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